Why college?
Honestly, as strange as this may sound, I've never asked myself that question. It's similiar to those cases where the decision has already been implanted in your mind so deeply that you think the alternatives should just cease from existence because of how inferior that one chosen decision made them seemed. My mom didn't go to college, so she spent 18 years of my life venting about how I would end up working in a smelly factory or becoming a hobo if I didn't get a proper degree for a proper career. Obviously, it worked. My brother and sister also influenced me, because they're both enrolled in colleges. However, I have also realized along the way that I need to be led into the real life. I enjoy feeling prepared, because that comes with confidence and as of right now, I'm simply unprepared.
The Petrie School of Music!
Converse was on my "definitely not attending" list, so how did I end up here? I was undecided throughout most of my highschool years, so all that mattered to me was getting accepted into a coed college. I applied to many colleges like USC and Furman with thoughts of majoring in journalism or accounting because of the satisfying salary. The proverb "money can't buy happiness" truly applies here, because I felt more obligated than excited about either of those decisions. I desired music, but I doubted my ability to succeed in it as a performer. My hero finally came to relieve my stress sometime during spring break through airmail. Berkeley School of Music sent me a booklet involving the courses they offered at their school, and I stumbled upon music therapy. After reading the description, music therapy seemed like a perfect fit for me; it puts my talent into good use. I had heard from many resources that The Petrie School of Music was an excellent music school and they offered music therapy, so I decided to apply. After having a successful audition and meeting with the professors, I threw away the other applications and checked yes for Converse. Moreover, the money given from Converse sternly nailed my feet to its ground.
Sandwiches all the way!
If I had to give up either cereal or sandwiches, I would definitely go with cereal, because I find cereal boring to the taste. I do eat it on occasions, but whether its invention happened or not is out of my things-to-ponder field. Sandwiches, on the hand, taste differently depending on where. America has its own sandwiches and so do other countries.
Welcome to Converse and our Student Success Seminar, Annie! I'm glad you found your way here and into the Music Therapy program. I do have to disagree with you on one point, though--you're not completely "unprepared". You're less prepared in some ways, but more prepared in others--perhaps more than you know. :-)
ReplyDeleteAs to the blog writing itself, keep working to hone your English grammar and word choice skills. There are a few colloquialisms that aren't quite right (it's "on occasion," not "on occasions," etc.) And it's "similar," not "similiar"--I used to make that mistake myself. You'll probably want to make good use of the Writing Center here on campus. They're in the library, and they've been a big presence on the Daily Announcements lately.
Again, welcome to Converse!
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ReplyDeleteI had a really similar experience with choosing a college to attend. I knew I wanted to go into music therapy, but I was really limited in the schools I could choose from. I didn't think there was any way I could survive in a school where there weren't any boys! I actually didn't even apply to Converse until the spring. As soon as I had my audition at Converse, I knew it was the place for me. I'm really happy here, and I hope you are too!
ReplyDeleteI have heard from a few people that Converse was on their "not to go to list." Is it because it's an all girl school? I'm glad you came though!
ReplyDeleteI definitely am glad you chose to come to Converse. You have made a very good decision especially when deciding to come to the Music Department. Being in the Petrie School of Music, to me is an honor. Music Therapy is really cool! That was almost my decision but that's another story. And yes sandwiches are the perfect type. You could never go wrong with various combinations.
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